MP asks government to give confidence to local sheep farmers; gets woolly answer
Local MP Tim Farron has pressed the government to give local hill farmers confidence and encouragement as Brexit talks continue to stall.
6 Nov 2017
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Farron - new figures reveal local police officers’ mental health being stretched to breaking point over cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said he is "hugely concerned" by new figures which show that thousands of sick days are being taken by police officers who, according to the Cumbria Police Federation, are overworked and overstressed due to government cuts.
6 Nov 2017
Farron calls on government to keep animal welfare laws post-Brexit
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to commit to keeping animal welfare laws after Britain has left the EU.
1 Nov 2017
MP takes part in Poppy Appeal ‘bike ride’
Local MP Tim Farron took to a static bike in order to raise money for The Royal British Legion's Annual Poppy Appeal which will help provide the lifelong support needed for the Armed Forces community.
1 Nov 2017
MP calls on government to re-open Kendal magistrates court
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged the government to re-open the magistrates court in Kendal.
31 Oct 2017
Farron urges action to encourage mothers to choose Helme Chase
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to health bosses in Cumbria, asking them to work together to encourage mothers to choose the Helme Chase maternity unit in Kendal.
31 Oct 2017